A very moving meeting was held today between the Rivlin family and the family of Yair Halabi, of blessed memory.
His brother Nissan and his sister, Amit, arrived at the President's Residence and were warmly embraced by the President and his children, who were their first encounter with the family. On the day of the [Lung] implantation, the president spoke with Amit and her mother, Sara, on the phone, and expressed the hope that he would be able to meet the entire family, together with Nechama, when she completed the complex operation. Today, on the first day of mourning for Nechama, Yair's brother came and asked to strengthen the Rivlin family.
"We are one family now," the president said to Amit and Nisai, adding: "They told your Mom and Dad that I would be happy to meet them, it's important to me, your brother is with Nechama now and he was with her all the time. our most deep-hearted gratitude and our great appreciation to you, "the President said.
Upon Nechama's death, Sara, the mother of the late Yair, said: "Nechama passed away, a modest woman like Yair. Rest in peace with my magical child. "
Nechama underwent the transplant surgery on Monday, 4 Adar II, March 11, and for the past few months she fought to resume her routine and rehabilitate herself. After the surgery, the President thanked the family for their inspiring contribution and nobility in the wonderful act they chose to do after the death of their son Yair.